Employment reached historic highs in August
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AUSTIN – After continued growth through the month of August, Texas has once again set new records for the number of jobs, number of people employed, and size of the civilian labor force. Total nonfarm employment increased by 16,700 positions over the month to reach a 23rd consecutive series-high level with 13,979,100 jobs and a
Read MoreApplications for Match the Promise Scholarships and Tuition Grants accepted
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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today reminded Texans that applications are now being accepted for 2023-24 Texas Match the Promise Foundation awards. The foundation, in cooperation with the Comptroller’s office, encourages Texas families to save for college by offering awards to third through ninth graders who are beneficiaries of a contract in the Texas Tuition Promise
Read MoreNET Health has flu vaccine
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Officials with the Northeast Texas Public Health District announced flu vaccines are now available at its main office, 815 N. Broadway, on the corner of North Broadway and Gentry Parkway in Tyler. The hours of operation for the NET Health Immunizations Clinic are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., and from 1
Read MoreLHS students get real world job experience at local businesses
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Students in the Internship in Business Management class at Lindale High School are immersing themselves in the real world of business, by helping employees at places such as Chick-fil-A, the city of Lindale, the Lindale Candy Company and All-State Insurance, district publicity officials announced. “I think the internship opportunities are critical for our students to
Read MoreChad Hogue named new fire marshal after Findley resigns
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Smith County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Paul Findley as the county’s fire marshal this past week after an executive session held during their weekly meeting. Findley, who has been the county’s fire marshal for two months, has accepted a job as the fire chief and director of emergency management for the city of Jacksonville,
Read MoreLate Gilmer field goal sinks Lindale, 59-56
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GILMER – Getting a second chance at a game winning field goal and avoiding overtime, the Gilmer Buckeyes clipped Lindale’s Eagles this past Friday, 59-56, to end an entertaining, back-and-forth game at Jeff Traylor Stadium. The Eagles are now 1-3 on the season and will begin District 9-4A play on Friday in Henderson. Brayden Pate
Read MoreLISD’s Fugler earns NBPTS certification
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Lindale High School Speech and Debate Teacher, JP Fugler, has been recognized for his completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards program, publicity officials announced. The National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students, and schools. “Becoming a National Board Certified teacher
Read MoreLindale ISD, LVFD develop dual credit firefighter certification
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The Lindale Independent School District, the Lindale Fire Department, and Tyler Junior College have joined together in a cooperative effort to design and implement a dual credit firefighter certification program within Lindale ISD, publicity officials announced. The Emergency Services program of study focuses on training CTE learners to respond to emergency situations, such as medical
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